ATTENTION PIANISTS!
Pianists interested in training and experience as vocal coach/pianists are invited into the program. Pianists will work with our faculty, rehearse scenes with singers, perform in master classes, evening concerts and the final performance. A fee of $500 covers the tuition for the entire two week program, room and three meals a day. Download the Pianist Application here.

New York Opera Studio and Delaware Valley OperapresentAn Intensive two-week summer program for singersand collaborative pianists

OPERA CONCERT

Thursday, July 11, 8 PM performed by the singers of the Opera ADVANTAGE Summer Intensive Program for Singers and Pianists. DVO and NY Opera Studio’s talented young singers from around the world perform arias from famous operas under direction of Music Director Violetta Zabbi.

SONG CONCERT

Saturday, July 13, 8 PM and Sunday, July 21, 3 PM performed by the singers of the Opera ADVANTAGE Summer Intensive Program for Singers and Pianists. DVO and NY Opera Studio’s talented young singers from around the world perform songs in Italian, German, French, Spanish and English by renowned classical composers under direction of Violetta Zabbi.

“MOSTLY FIGARO”

Saturday, July 20, 8 PM performed by the singers of the Opera ADVANTAGE Summer Intensive Program for Singers and Pianists. DVO and NY Opera Studio’s talented young singers from around the world perform scenes from Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro” and other comic operas. Sung in Italian with English subtitles, costumed and fully staged under direction of music director Violetta Zabbi and stage director Carol Castel.

“MOSTLY FIGARO”

Sunday, July 21, 3 PM performed by the singers of the Opera ADVANTAGE Summer Intensive Program for Singers and Pianists. DVO and NY Opera Studio’s talented young singers from around the world perform scenes from Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro” and other comic operas. Sung in Italian with English subtitles, costumed and fully staged under direction of music director Violetta Zabbi and stage director Carol Castel.

This intensive program is designed to guide singers through the exploration of the musical language, verbal language and body language of the operatic art form and the creative process necessary to integrate them all into meaningful, inspiring and artistic performance. Each singer will participate in scene study, music coachings, diction coachings, music and stage rehearsals, movement classes, creative process classes, acting classes and study of 18th century drama and its influence on the operas of the day.

For information or to audition contact:
carol@delawarevalleyopera.org or call 212-721-5290.

Singers and pianists will perform in several concerts during the program as well as a final production of staged scenes from “Marriage of Figaro” and other comic operas of Mozart. Two performances of the final program will be presented by the Delaware Valley Opera as the “kick-off” to their 2013 season “Mischievous, Magnificent Mozart!”.

Working with this famous team of professionals in this inspiring and creative program will change the way you approach your singing and performing forever!

Apply Now! - MAKE THIS SUMMER COUNT!

Haven’t applied yet? Download your application now and send it in with your materials as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed and acceptances made in the order in which applications are received.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE: The program is designed for singers and pianists interested in making careers in opera and who have a background of strong vocal or piano training and some performance experience.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Applications will be accepted until the program is fully subscribed. Each applicant must submit the following:

a completed audition application

a $25 audition fee (which will be refunded if an audition is not granted)

two letters of recommendation

a current resume

a short biography

an 8 x 10 black and white headshot

Auditions are held in New York. There may be certain instances where a tape or CD will serve as an audition. Interested singers should inquire. Download the application form.

Opera Advantage Audition fee $25

Opera Advantage Private Room fee $150

DATES:
All participants will be expected to arrive on the campus of SUNY Sullivan, Lock Sheldrake, New York on Sunday, July 7th between 12 noon an 6:00 pm and remain with the program until breakfast on Monday, July 22nd.

FEE:
The fee for housing, three meals a day, tuition and use of campus facilities is $2,000 per participant. $1,000 is due upon acceptance of an invitation to participate in the program ,the other half is due no later than May 20, 2013.